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Pressing issues for oral care quality improvement: findings from the EU DELIVER...
Melo, P; Frey-Furtado, L; Correia, D; Listl, S; Lorenz, M; Bostanci, N; Azevedo, Á; Pereira, MLBackground: While oral health often takes a backseat to other health domains, it silently affects nearly half of the Worldwide population. The DELIVER project, funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe program, seeks to develop a blueprint model for improving the quality of oral health care for everyone. Methods: Applying the Nominal Group Technique (NGT), 17 stakeholders from various backgrounds participated in identi...
Rugoscopy in human identification: a study in a sample of twins
Braga, S; Sampaio-Maia, B; Pereira, ML; Caldas, IMPalatal rugae patterns can be useful for forensic identification purposes. However, some doubts persist in concerning the pattern singularity in twins. The purpose of this study was to assess palatal rugae pattern singularity in a sample of twins. To do this, the palatal rugae patterns of 19 pairs of monozygotic twins and 47 pairs of dizygotic twins were studied. Our results showed that in monozygotic twins, no...
Pregnancy as a Period of Enhanced Risk for Non-Cavitated Caries Lesions
Rio, R; Sampaio-Maia, B; Pereira, ML; Silva, MJ; Azevedo, APurpose: To investigate if pregnancy represents a period of increased risk of non-cavitated dental caries related to changes in saliva and oral health behaviours. Materials and methods: A non-randomised longitudinal study was performed with 27 pregnant women and 25 non-pregnant women, who were evaluated twice with the same time gap (24 weeks on average). At the first visit sociodemographic and oral health-relat...
Influence of delivery and feeding mode in oral fungi colonization - a systemati...
Azevedo, MJ; Pereira, ML; Araujo, R; Ramalho, C; Zaura, E; Sampaio-Maia, BPostnatal acquisition of microorganisms from maternal and environmental sources contributes to the child microbiome development. Several studies showed that the mode of delivery and breastfeeding may have impact on the oral bacterial colonization, however, the influence on oral fungal colonization is still unknown. We performed a systematic literature review on mother to child oral fungi transmission, namely re...
Sex estimation using the mandibular canine index components
Azevedo, Á; Pereira, ML; Gouveia, S; Tavares, JN; Caldas, IMThe mandibular canine index (MCI) has been described as a suitable methodology for sex estimation in forensic scenarios but there are contradictory reports about its accuracy. Moreover, the two mandibular canine teeth must be available, which is not always a viable option. The aim of this study was to strip the MCI by analyzing the MCI itself and its components, in order to optimize its use for sex estimation. ...
Universal vs. risk-factor-based screening for gestational diabetes-an analysis ...
Matta-Coelho, C; Monteiro, AM; Fernandes, V; Pereira, ML; Souto, SBPURPOSE: The criteria to screen for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus are not internationally consensual. In opposition to the universal screening performed in Portugal, certain countries advocate a risk-factor-based screening. We aim to compare obstetric and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with and without risk factors treated for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. METHODS: Retrospective and multicentric study of ...
Iron Deficiency and Obesity - Are we Diagnosing with Appropriate Indicators?
Monteiro, AM; Fernandes, V; Matta-Coelho, C; Paredes, Sílvia; Pereira, ML; Marques, O; Alves, MINTRODUCTION: We aim to define the iron deficiency prevalence and eventual differences between obese patients with and without metabolic syndrome. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Analysis of patients evaluated at multidisciplinary consultation of obesity in our institution between 2013 and 2015 (n = 260). Iron deficiency: ferritin levels < 15 ng/mL. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: prior bariatric surgery; lack of ferritin or hemoglo...
Orofacial Injuries in Children and Adolescents (2009-2013): A 5-Year Study In P...
Vidal, HG; Caldas, IM; Coelho Júnior, LGTM; Souza, EHA; Carvalho, MVD; Soriano, EP; Pereira, ML; Caldas, AF JrThe aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of acts of aggression to the head, face and neck towards victims of Physical Violence against Children and Adolescents (PVCA) who were examined at the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences Delegation North (INMLCF-DN) in Porto, Portugal. A study was carried out on 2,148 complaints of physical aggression against children and adolescents (0 t...
Diabetes Gestacional: Avaliação dos Desfechos Maternos, Fetais e Neonatais
Miranda, A; Fernandes, V; Marques, M; Castro, L; Fernandes, O; Pereira, MLIntrodução: Apesar dos progressos na vigilância e tratamento da diabetes gestacional (DG), os resultados obstétricos e neonatais ainda não igualaram os da gravidez sem esta complicação. Este estudo pretendeu caracterizar uma população de grávidas com DG comparando-a com uma população obstétrica com rastreio de DG negativo. Material e Métodos: Realizámos um estudo observacional e retrospetivo, através da consult...
Chronology of mineralization of the permanent mandibular second molar teeth and...
Fins, P; Pereira, ML; Afonso, A; Pérez-Mongiovi, D; Caldas, IMForensic age estimation frequently relies upon the chronology of mineralization of the third molar teeth. However, even when present, third molar teeth cannot always be used for estimating age in people who are classified as minors. Seconds molars develop earlier and in a more predictable way, and therefore are often more reliable for age estimation in this age group. This study aims to contribute to forensic a...